Konami Ships Lunar Knights to Retail Stores Nationwide

Action Role-Playing Game from Kojima
Productions Breaks New Ground on the Nintendo DS with Innovative Night and Day
Gameplay System

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today
announced it has shipped Lunar Knights for the Nintendo DS™ to retail stores
nationwide. An original action role-playing game from Kojima Productions, the
world renowned development studio behind the Metal Gear Solid series, Lunar
Knights balances intense, real-time combat and strategic character development
with a unique night and day gameplay mechanic that lets players battle the
armies of the undead around the clock.

The burning sun transitions into ominous moon in
Lunar Knights, as players take on the role of the solar powered Aaron and his
lunar-enhanced counterpart Lucian as they lead an uprising against their vampire
oppressors. Fueled by their powerful Casket Armor, the vampires have used the
twisted powers of the undead to enslave the human race and disrupt the world’s
environment.

Implementing an original climate mechanic,
gameplay in Lunar Knights cycles between day and night and generates real-time
weather that affects all aspects of the game. Aaron and Lucian are more
effective in combat when the sun and moon are at their peak, encouraging players
to play as both characters and explore their unique solar and lunar abilities.
Weather effects such as rain, wind and humidity impact the appearance and
strength level of certain enemies while providing valuable cues on how to solve
the game’s many puzzles.

On their quest to defeat the vampires, Aaron and
Lucian will be accompanied by a group of Terrennials, creatures imbued by the
elements with special powers and abilities. The Terrennials will instill their
specific element to Aaron and Lucian’s physical attacks and can also unleash
special Burst Attacks. Utilizing the unique functionality of the Nintendo DS
hardware, players can input a variety of Burst Attacks using the touch screen
and microphone that correspond to each elemental onslaught.

After defeating each of the game’s bosses, Aaron
and Lucian take to the sky in their Casket Rocket, “Laplace,” to dispose of
their enemies’ undead remains. Players control Laplace entirely with the touch
screen, dragging their stylus to move the ship while touching enemies to lock on
and fire. The vampires’ control of the world extends to outer space, and players
will need to use their reflexes and battle abilities to take down massive bosses
to complete the disposal of the bloodthirsty leaders.

Lunar Knights features detailed animated
cut-scenes by the acclaimed animation group Studio 4 Degrees. Providing valuable
information on the game’s characters and setting, the scenes further immerse
players into the game’s gothic storyline at pivotal intervals.

Lunar Knights is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and
carries a suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information on the game,
please visit www.konami.com.